stealing a momenta!! by Mark Ford. Marimba Solo. For marimba solo (marimba (5 octave)). Level 5. Book. Published by Innovative Percussion (IP.S-MF-STE).
Composer's Notes: Stealing a Moment' was premiered at the Katowice Academy of Music in Katowice, Poland on February 22, 2010. Originally titled 'Stealing a Moment of Forgetfulness', the music contrasts a roaming hesitant theme with a simple melody. The roaming theme represents the routine of our daily lives and the simple melody represents everything beautiful. The simple melody is presented at first as a fragment which grows with each entrance. The roaming theme is gradually altered with each exposure to the simple melody. These themes combine at the end to create a flowing section representing the power of beauty and love in our daily lives. Bringing everything together, this final statement builds to a modulation that rises to a new key as the music spins away into silence. "This advanced 5.0-octave marimba solo has all the makings of a Hollywood cinema story: thought-provoking subject matter, contrasting characters, and patient thematic development. This musical narrative begins with a soft, flittering sixteenth-note idea that leads to a section of simple, yet effective counterpoint. The introductory material sets the stage for the presentation of two independent thematic ideas that are musically woven together to represent, in the composer's words, a contrast of "the routine of our daily lives" and "everything beautiful." While "stealing a moment-" does not call for the rhythmic endurance required by some of Ford's other compositions, this piece presents its own challenges in the form of harmonicallyshifting ostinato ideas in the left hand, and repeated double lateral strokes (in fourths, sixths, and octaves) in the right hand. As the musical narrative progresses, the two thematic ideas continue to interact with each other, influencing the other, and ultimately converge for a musical climax that represents, as stated in the program notes, "the power of beauty and love in our daily lives." Lasting over eight minutes, this composition is well suited for advanced players looking to perform a piece that showcases the musical beauty and sincerity that is achievable on the marimba." - Joshua D. Smith Percussive Notes, March 2011.

of thoughts and thinking by Antonio Lymon. Percussion Ensemble. For Marimba (4-mallet) (marimba (4.3-octave)). Medium. Duration 5:00. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.01730).
Written in 1993, this piece has long been a staple in the solo marimba repertoire. Based in A minor, Of Thoughts and Thinking gives the performer plenty of freedom for interpretation. It begins and ends with full, lush chorale sections. The middle section is reminiscent of Spanish guitar writing and builds in dynamic and tempo to a powerful climax. Appropriate for any level of four-mallet playing from undergraduate to professional.

of lost dreams and chocolate by Holger Jung. Chamber Ensemble. For Marimba & String Quartet (marimba (4.5-octave), violin I, violin II, viola, cello). Medium difficult. Duration 11:10. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.05690).
In the great tradition of piano quintets, Holger Jung has created a unique three-movement work that effectively replaces the piano with a marimba. The contrasting movements feature musical form that is rooted in the classical and romantic periods, but utilize harmonic language from the late twentieth century.

of comfort and joy (Holiday). By Musella. Arranged by Santa Cruz. For String Orchestra with Percussion (violin 1, violin 2, viola, cello, double bass, piano, vibraphone, chimes, percussion 1 (Low tom, Sleigh bells), percussion 2 (bass drum, tambourine, suspended cymbal, triangle)). String Music. Grade 4. Score and parts. Duration 4:00. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.16540).
This work fuses two well known traditional carols, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and Carol of the Bells, into an intriguing tapestry of textures and colors. It is meant to allow the listener to consider the reflective and sometimes hectic and even tense nature of the holiday season. This work fuses two well known traditional carols, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and Carol of the Bells, into an intriguing tapestry of textures and colors. It is meant to allow the listener to consider the reflective and sometimes hectic and even tense nature of the holiday season. The brooding, restless introduction gives way to a more buoyant treatment of God Rest with fragments of Carol of the Bells. The mood becomes turbulent and eventually Carol of the Bells becomes the main theme and God Rest in augmentation serves as the accompaniment. The work concludes with a fughetto built on a variant of the opening bass line sprinkled with thematic fragments from the two carols and subsides into a calm, peaceful conclusion. It was commissioned by Director's Choice Tour and Travel for the Tejeda Middle School Orchestra, San Antonio, Texas to commemorate their selection to perform at the 63rd annual Midwest Clinic in Chicago.

of comfort and joy (Holiday). By Musella. Arranged by Santa Cruz. For String Orchestra with Percussion (violin 1, violin 2, viola, cello, double bass, piano, vibraphone, chimes, percussion 1 (Low tom, Sleigh bells), percussion 2 (bass drum, tambourine, suspended cymbal, triangle)). String Music. Grade 4. Score only. Duration 4:00. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.16541).
This work fuses two well known traditional carols, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and Carol of the Bells, into an intriguing tapestry of textures and colors. It is meant to allow the listener to consider the reflective and sometimes hectic and even tense nature of the holiday season. This work fuses two well known traditional carols, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and Carol of the Bells, into an intriguing tapestry of textures and colors. It is meant to allow the listener to consider the reflective and sometimes hectic and even tense nature of the holiday season. The brooding, restless introduction gives way to a more buoyant treatment of God Rest with fragments of Carol of the Bells. The mood becomes turbulent and eventually Carol of the Bells becomes the main theme and God Rest in augmentation serves as the accompaniment. The work concludes with a fughetto built on a variant of the opening bass line sprinkled with thematic fragments from the two carols and subsides into a calm, peaceful conclusion. It was commissioned by Director's Choice Tour and Travel for the Tejeda Middle School Orchestra, San Antonio, Texas to commemorate their selection to perform at the 63rd annual Midwest Clinic in Chicago.

iDrum. Virtual Instruments. Windows/Mac CD-ROM. Published by eMedia Music (EI.IZ10081).
Drum Version 1.7 is a customizable, expandable easy to use virtual drum machine that includes an enormous sound library and allows you to add your own sounds to get exactly the feel you want. iDrum can be used on its own or seamlessly with Garageband, Logic, Abelton Live, ProTools, SONAR, Cubase, Digital Performer and other host programs. You can even share your sounds and beats with iDrum Editions for the iPhone and iPod touch.

epilogue by Donald E. Allured. For handbells (5-8 octaves) (with optional 5-7 octave handchimes). Level 5. Sheet Music. Published by American Guild of English Handbell Ringers (LO.AG58001).
Commissioned for the 2007 Week of Handbells at Bay View, Michigan by the Allured Composition Award Committee. An original composition by Dr. Don Allured which closes with "God Be With You Till We Meet Again." For bronze level choirs.